Luxury Alaska Cruise | Ponant | August-Septemebr 2020

Follow in the footsteps of the gold prospectors of a bygone era on this luxurious cruise through British Columbia and Alaska.

Aboard the luxurious La Soleal vessel, you will marvel at dramatic landscapes and stunning fjords, immerse yourself in the stunning culture and traditions of this surprising region, and will have the opportunity to see the incredible indigenous wildlife that calls the icy waters their home.

Pricing Summary

7 nights full board in a Superior Stateroom from £7,225 per person including return economy class flights and private transfers.

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Itinerary

Day 1 26 Aug - Vancouver, Canada

Verdant and cosmopolitan, Vancouver is one of Canada's most multi-cultural and vibrant cities. Enjoy fantastic museums, bars and shops before boarding La Soleal and beginning your journey at sea.

Day 2 27 Aug - Day at sea

Enjoy awe-inspiring scenery as you cruise the Johnstone Strait, a 100 km channel formed by an old glacier bed. Look out for the blue whales, humpback whales and the world’s largest population of orcas that call these waters home.

Day 3 28 Aug - Ketchikan, Alaska, United States

Ketchikan has been labelled the ‘Salmon Capital of the World’, so naturally there are some amazing fishing experiences to be had here, or you could delve into indigenous culture in the Totem Heritage Centre.

Day 4 29 Aug - Sitka, Alaska

Discover the remnants of the Tlingit Indians in the historical national park of Sitka, which features incredible totems carved out of red ceda, then head out on a nature hike and explore the rich variety of flora and fauna.

Day 5 30 Aug - Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska, United States

Surrounded by waterfalls that cascade down granite cliffs and into the sea you will sail into the middle inlet of the breathtaking Tracy Arm Fjord and have the chance to see the majestic Sawyer glacier up close.

Day 6 31 Aug - Skagway, Alaska, United States

Discover the gold-rush era town of Skagway and get a sense of the gold-seeking pioneers of old as you wander through the town and see the authentic White Pass & Yukon Route Train Station.

Day 7 1 Sept - Haines, Alaska, United States

In Haines you can walk quaint streets trimmed with colourful houses, embark on a discovery of local history at Fort Seward or visit the Indian art museums, all before taking an adventurous excursion into the nearby wilderness.

Day 8 2 Sept - Juneau, Alaska, United States

Humpaback Whales Playing in the Ocean in Juneau, Alaska

End your journey in Juneau, the capital of Alaska, and enjoy some of the world’s most incredible scenery. You may catch a final look at humpback whales swimming against a backdrop of hulking glaciers before you leave.